This used Taylor 326ce Baritone 8-String is in excellent condition with no visible damage or fretwear. It plays beautifully and delivers a powerful, unique tonal experience. It comes complete with its original deluxe hardshell case and the Taylor Owner Essentials handbook.
This special edition model is built in Taylor’s larger Grand Symphony body shape and crafted entirely from solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany — top, back, and sides — for a warm, focused tone with a muscular midrange and subdued overtones. The all-mahogany construction, combined with the body’s large air capacity, produces a deep, resonant sound that's perfect for lower tunings and dynamic playing styles.
Instead of the typical soundport cutaway used on Grand Symphony models, this guitar features a more traditional Venetian cutaway, chosen by master builder Andy Powers to complement the tonal balance and projection of this baritone build.
Baritone Features & Tuning:
The 326ce Baritone 8-String has a 27-inch scale length, specially designed to handle heavier-gauge strings and maintain clarity at lower tunings. It ships tuned B to B, but players can quickly return to standard tuning with a capo at the fifth fret. The most distinctive feature is the octave pairing on the third (D) and fourth (A) strings, creating a subtle 12-string shimmer without overpowering the guitar’s baritone voice. This unique configuration broadens the sonic range and adds complexity, making it a standout tool for composition and performance.
Quoting Bob Taylor from Wood&Steel (Fall 2009, Vol. 61):
“It’s a whole new ballgame. The beauty of this guitar is that it goes low and those two strings brighten it up… It just fills the guitar out; it gives it a nicer spread.”
Ideal For:
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Songwriters seeking new inspiration
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Vocalists with lower registers
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Acoustic heavy arrangements
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Players looking to blend basslines and melodies on a single instrument
Key Specs:
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Body Shape: Grand Symphony
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Top Wood: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Back & Sides: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Neck: Tropical Mahogany
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Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Scale Length: 27"
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Cutaway: Venetian
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Electronics: Taylor ES2
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Finish: Dark Satin with Edgeburst
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Inlays: Italian Acrylic Gemstone
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Tuners: Satin Black
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Binding & Rosette: Black with 3-Ring Design
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Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case (included)
This is a rare and highly expressive guitar that expands your tonal possibilities while maintaining Taylor’s renowned playability and craftsmanship. Whether you’re writing, recording, or performing, the 326ce Baritone 8-String is a versatile and inspiring instrument. This guitar is on consignment, so feel free to contact us and ask for our manager, Deacon, for more information.
